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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Linn County in week ending May 11

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Linn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2.6% of citizens unemployed in Benton County in 2021

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Benton County hit 2.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jones County in week ending May 11?

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jones County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Congresswoman Hinson discusses CCP's alleged infiltration in U.S academics on Fox Business

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 16, 2024

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) recently appeared on "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business to discuss the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) alleged attempts to infiltrate U.S. academic institutions and influence American students. The CCP, according to Hinson, is funding trips for Iowa students to China and attempting to establish a presence in American classrooms and colleges.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Linn County in week ending May 11?

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Linn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House passes Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 15, 2024

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced today the House passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. This legislation was introduced by Hinson in July 2023 alongside Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12). Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

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House passes Hinson's legislation to support law enforcement

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 15, 2024

Congresswoman Hinson (R-IA-02) has announced the House passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. This legislation, which she helped introduce in March 2024 alongside Reps. Dan Bishop (R-NC-08), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), and Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), has also seen companion legislation introduced in the Senate by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Linn County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 11

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Linn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Benton County in week ending May 11?

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Benton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Congresswoman Hinson advocates for stillbirth prevention act on House Floor

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 14, 2024

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) recently advocated for her bipartisan Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act on the House Floor. "I rise today to urge my colleagues to support my bill, the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act," she stated.

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Congresswoman Hinson calls for federal action against campus antisemitism

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 14, 2024

The rising tide of antisemitism on college campuses is deeply troubling. Disturbing incidents have included illegal encampments, calls for the genocide of Jewish people, blockades preventing Jewish students from attending class, hostage situations involving workers, and destruction of private property. The lackluster response from numerous university leaders and the Biden administration's inaction is alarming. As pro-terrorist mobs continue to incite violence at colleges across the country, it is imperative that we redouble our efforts to eradicate antisemitism and hold...

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Hinson co-leads resolution for 'American Girls in Sports Day

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 14, 2024

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) has partnered with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) to introduce a bicameral resolution that designates October 10th as 'American Girls in Sports Day'. This initiative has also been echoed in the Senate, where Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced similar legislation.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Washington County in week ending May 11

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Washington County in week ending May 11?

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Washington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jones County in week ending May 11?

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jones County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Cedar Rapids Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 12, 2024

This former Cedar Rapids Today area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Cedar Rapids Today area weekly mass times

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Cedar Rapids Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Benton County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 4

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Benton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Benton County in week ending May 4?

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Benton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washington County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 4

By Cedar Rapids Today | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Washington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.